As February 14th approaches, the Canadian Polyamory Advocacy Association (CPAA) highlights the growing popularity of polyamory. For those who are polyamorous, Valentine’s Day is not just a celebration of one’s only love – but all our loves. Research is showing that polyamory is more popular than once believed – and is growing. Newer research indicates an increase from under 1 percent to around 4 to 5 percent are in some[continue reading…]

As February 14th approaches, the Canadian Polyamory Advocacy Association (CPAA) highlights the growing popularity of polyamory. For those who are polyamorous, Valentine’s Day is not just a celebration of one’s only love – but all our loves. Research is showing that polyamory is more popular than once believed – and is growing. Newer research indicates an increase from under 1 percent to around 4 to 5 percent are in some[continue reading…]

No categories

November 23rd is National Polyamory Day in Canada. On that day in 2011, BC’s Supreme Court ruled that Canada’s so called “anti-polygamy law” does not apply to unformalized polyamorous households – clarifying that polyamory, as it is typically practiced in Canada, is legal and not a criminal act. Prior to November, 23, 2011, it was questionable if polyamory was legal in Canada. If you agree that people who are polyamorous[continue reading…]

Let’s take the financial trap away from domestic violence, give Seniors their dignity back, provide hope and opportunity to our youth as well. Let’s be the land of promise and possibility for all of us again. Click Here for Awesome Video

POLYCON-CANADA – Poly & Diversity National Conference will held this year in Victoria, BC, November 11 – 13 with some workshops and panels live streamed as well as local events. Visit www.polycon-canada.com for details and www.eventbrite.ca/e/polycon-canada-tickets-28322372980 for tickets Pre-Conference activities include: Non-Monogamous Dating for Men Into Women – a workshop presented by Pepper Mint on Oct 23 in Victoria, BC. www.eventbrite.ca/e/non-monogamous-dating-for-men-into-women-workshop-tickets-27510462534 CPAA Annual General Meeting on Oct 30 by telephone[continue reading…]

As February 14th approaches, the Canadian Polyamory Advocacy Association (CPAA) highlights the growing popularity of polyamory. For those who are polyamorous, Valentine’s Day is not just a celebration of one’s only love – but all our loves. Research is showing that polyamory is more popular than once believed – and is growing. Newer research indicates an increase from under 1 percent to around 4 to 5 percent are in some[continue reading…]

“The first EVER international DIY festival celebrating *your* polyamory *your* way…It is barbecues, keggers, potlucks, raves, picnics, blues dances, play parties, tantric retreats, game nights, field days, movement fundraisers, cuddle parties, and fancy dinners. It is raising awareness about our culture, our relationship preference, and the idea that freedom of relationship choice is important to society at large. It is a community bonding experience, our way– because everyone will do[continue reading…]

The incredible irony is that this law, regardless of its actual interpretation in court, brands us as criminals without any evidence of any actual harm being done and in the process can actually bring harm to us and our children. Section 293 potentially victimizes a group of people in this country who do no harm, who are doing the best they can, and, by any measure, are not substantially different from anyone else in this country.

Status

On November 23, 2011, the BC Supreme Court ruled that Section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada does not apply to unformalized polyamorous relationships. That decision was not appealed and effectively makes polyamory legal in Canada where a person is not married in a ceremony to more than two people.